Boys’ Basketball Recap and Look-ahead

CLASS AAPlayer of the Week: Shadell Millinghaus, Troy: The junior came through with 25 points Tuesday in a win over Amsterdam and 20 points and 13 rebounds in Friday’s 66-65 setback at CBA.Team of the Week: CBA: Solidified its position atop the Big 10 standings in fine fashion with victories over Albany (67-52) and Troy (66-65).Game of the Week: CBA 66, Troy 65: Max Weaver (pictured) decided it on a free throw with 2.1 seconds left. This game delivered on all fronts, and Troy showed it still is a viable Class AA title contender with its strong road performance.Matchup to look forward to: Bethlehem at Shenendehowa, Thursday: The two division leaders in the Suburban Council meet for the only time during the regular season.

CLASS A
Player of the Week: Jordan Greene, South Glens Falls: The senior dropped a career-high 41 points on Queensbury Tuesday in the Bulldogs’ 72-68 win.Team of the Week: Mohonasen: The Mighty Warriors picked up a game on Bethlehem in the Suburban Council South Division standings by registering wins over Colonie (61-44) and Columbia (62-56).Game of the Week: Mohonasen 62, Columbia 56 (OT):Led by Jeffrey Kruzinski and Garrett Sisson, the Mighty Warriors moved to 8-3 overall and 7-2 in the South Division with Friday’s home victory.Matchup to look forward to: Scotia at Broadalbin-Perth, Tuesday: R.J. Pingatore’s 3-point barrage in the first meeting — 10 treys to help set a career-high with 38 points — proved too difficult to overcome for Scotia as the Patriots (4-5, 3-3) handed the Tartans (9-1, 5-1) their lone defeat Dec. 14.

CLASS B
Player of the Week: Jordan McBride, Mechanicville: Netted a game-high 35 points Thursday, including 21 in the first half, as the Red Raiders posted a 60-49 win. This was the third time McBride reached the 30-point plateau this season.Team of the Week: Cobleskill: The Bulldogs pushed their record to 6-6 overall and 5-4 in the Colonial Council wins over Mechanicville (52-34) and Cohoes (54-37).Game of the Week: Johnstown 57, Broadalbin-Perth 55: The Sir Bills may be in last place in the Foothills Council standings, but they have sure been in a lot of close contests and this is a big win.Matchup to look forward to: Schuylerville at Hoosick Falls, Friday: Schuylerville (5-3, 5-0) edged the Panthers (7-2, 5-1) 45-44 in the first meeting Dec. 15.

CLASS C
Player of the Week: JoeEstramonte, Greenwich: Takes the honor for the second straight week after burying six 3-pointers and finishing with 24 points Friday in a 56-35 decision over Granville.Team of the Week: Lake George: The Warriors, the state’s No. 4 squad, certainly experienced an interesting week. After routing North Warren 72-19 Tuesday night, Lake George survived Fort Edward’s upset bid to post a 53-52 win Friday.Game of the Week: Lake George 53, Fort Edward 52: Alex Hladik tallied 24 points to help the Warriors survive a stern challenge from the Flying Forts Friday.Matchup to look forward to: Lake George at Fort Ann, Friday: There are not many regular-season challenges remaining for the Warriors. If Fort Ann plays near its best, the Cardinals are capable of beating Lake George.

CLASS D
Player of the Week: Mike Gavrity, New Lebanon: Broke out for 34 points Tuesday in a 70-45 victory over Berlin and added 19 points Friday in a 57-50 triumph over Loudonville Christian .Team of the Week: New Lebanon: The Tigers likely won’t win the CHVL title, but they sure can determine which team will emerge with the league crown. The win by New Lebanon (6-3, 4-3) over Loudonville Crusaders (9-2, 6-1) provided help to Germantown (7-3, 5-2) and Waterford (10-2, 8-1) — its next two opponent.Game of the Week:New Lebanon 57, Loudonville Christian 50: The Tigers knocked down 27 of 33 foul shots, compared to 14-for-16 by the Eagles, to emerge with the CHVL victory.Matchup to look forward to: Germantown at New Lebanon, Wednesday: No question this is a huge contest for both teams: not only stay in the CHVL title picture, but also to earn the top Class D seed available from the league.